The history of this beautiful yacht is.
She was purchased new in 2001 by a gentleman in Sydney who purchased La Mouette for his son ( lucky Boy ) however his son was more into speed and powerboats so the Father sold La Mouette to a fellow in Blairgowie Victoria.
He was a fastidious man and La Mouette was treated like a queen for the next year or so. Unfortunately his wife developed a painful back problem and was unable to help him with sailing La Mouette. He decided to sell her and I was the lucky man to purchase a Catalina 380 with 120 hours on the Yanmar Diesel. I still remember picking her up, the way he handed her over with a slight tear in his eye, her Hull and interior was better than you would expect on a new Yacht. I proudly sailed her back to St Kilda with the previous owner watching us most the way.
From there my partner and I looked after and learned how to sail her properly, The first 6 months we struggled to get 5 knots of hull speed so I decided to have her slipped and do some major work on her rigging, hull and propulsion system.
I replaced the 3 blade prop with a Gori Folding ( $5000.00 ) this prop is unique because it actually has two different pitch configurations, this enables you to motor sail with the engine just ticking over at 1200 RPM and comfortably achieving 6 to 7 knots, and also folds down when under sail. This alone gave us 1 knot extra hull speed.
Then I had the rigging set by an expert, he told me the way she was setup it was a wonder she ever pointed at all.
Then I attacked the sails, I purchased a 1.5 ounce Asymmetrical Spinnaker and a new Genoa 150% from Doyle sails ( $7500 ) I also had the original head sail cut down for a heavy weather sail, or spare sail.
Finally I installed a Navman G-Pilot ( auto pilot ) ( $5000 ) My partner was thinking I was mad at this stage. And finally the Hull was scrapped and anti fouled.
Back in the water we quickly had her cruising a 7 knots in 12 knots of true breeze and when the wind picks up we could easily hit 8 to 9 knots depending on point of sail. We recently had her doing 11 knots, there was a 35 knot gust right behind us at the time, and I think we did surf a little also. Her Theoretical Hull speed is 7.5 knots so I know we have her setup perfectly.

La Mouette is now perfectly set up for long distance cruising or simply day sailing or racing, we have never raced her but I do occasionally tuck in on a bay race and see how she shapes up, I can honestly say I sail away from similar yachts and some 42 footers plus find it hard to keep up with La Mouette.

La Mouette is at here best in 10 to 15 knots of true breeze, you can set the sails, engage G-Pilot ( I call him Pedro ) and sit back with a wine or Tea and enjoy everything sailing has to offer. Catalina Yachts are known for there strong construction and beautiful interiors ( 6ft 6in Head room ) and the beds are fully
Sprung mattresses, very important after a long day on the water.

We have decided to move on to a larger Yacht 46 feet so we can do some serious blue water sailing, we have owned La Mouette for 3 years and she has never let us down, in fact she has taught us how to sail and how to enjoy this beautiful pastime of sailing.

I wonder who the next lucky owners will be.

Electronics Raytheon Wind Speed, Depth
Navman G-Pilot 3100 Auto pilot Hydraulic ram.
Navman GPS Plotter Tracker 950
LG Flat screen digital TV with built in DVD and inverter
GME Radio and CD player
GME VHS Radio GX548

Sails Full Mainsail with Lazy Jacks
New Doyle Genoa 150%
Heavy weather headsail apprx. 120%
Asymmetrical Spinnaker
Propulsion Gory Folding propeller with Variable pitch
Spare 3 blade bronze propeller

Engine Yanmar Diesel 45 hp. 540 hours

Dimensions
LOA: 38' 5'
Beam: 12' 4'
Displacement: 9500kg
Draft: 5' 4'
Ballast: 4000kg

Tankage
Fuel: 150 Litres
Water: 480 Litres
Holding: 140 Litres

Rigging
Mainsheet Traveler w/ car and adjuster system.
Single line mainsail reefing system
Genoa tracks inboard
Solid adjustable boom vang
Two 2 speed self tailing primary winches
One 2 speed self tailing Genoa halyard winch
One powered 2 speed self tailing Mainsheet winch
Internal pre-stretched, rope halyards, main - 2 jib sheet lead aft w/ stoppers
Double ended mainsheet

Engine
40 hp Yanmar diesel engine, fresh water cooled w/ controls on pedestal

Deck - Hull
Sea water strainer for engine cooling
Fully instrumented engine panel
Stainless steel destroyer wheel
Cockpit table w/ folding leaves
Walk thru transom w/ stern boarding platform - storage lockers
Stem stainless steel boarding ladder w/ contour treads
Double lifelines w/ gates
Mooring cleats 2 fore - 2 aft
Midship springline cleats
Stainless steel anchor roller
Electric anchor windless
Stainless steel bow pulpit - stern rail w/ built in seats
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Wing Keel
Gory Folding propeller variable pitch

Electronics - Navigation
5' lighted binnacle compass
2 heavyduty 4D 12 volt batteries
Battery charger
115 v. shore power w/ 50 ft chord.
Masthead, foredeck and steaming lights
12 volt lighting throughout
115 volt AC/12 volt DC Electric panel with circuit breakers
Ground fault circuit protection
AC duplex receptacles throughout
VHF Radio

Additional
Emergency tiller

Accommodations
Cabin window shades
Owner's stateroom aft with large double berth, hanging lockers,
Bureau w / drawers
Navigation station with chart table
Teak - holly sole
Inner spring mattresses on fore and aft berths with fitted sheets
Pressure water distribution system with filter at pump
Hot water heater with engine heat exchanger and electric element
Marine head. w/holding tank and deck outlet
Vanity Counter with sink in forward cabin
Head aft with separate shower stall
Cockpit Cushions, Vinyl with closed cell foam
Ultra leather Upholstery

Galley
Refrigeration, D.C. powered
Double stainless steel sinks
Gimballed 3 burner stove with oven, stainless steel, LPG
Fiberglass lined icebox with top and front opening doors - pump for overboard discharge

Cockpit Dodger, Side Panels, Window Covers and Bimini with connector panel (Navy Blue)
Canvas package including mainsail cover, wheel -cockpit table cover